In Chilly Weather... Lotte Hi-Mart's Heating Appliances Gain Popularity

Heating Appliance Sales Increase by 185%

Models are introducing heating appliances at the Lotte Hi-Mart Daechi branch in Seoul. (Photo by Lotte Hi-Mart)

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] As chilly weather continues recently, more consumers are seeking heating appliances at electronics retail stores.

According to Lotte Hi-Mart on the 11th, sales of heating appliances such as electric mats and heaters increased by 185% compared to the same period last year from the 1st to the 10th of this month. Heater sales grew by 250%, and electric mat sales increased by 165%.

Lotte Hi-Mart offers popular brands such as Shinil Electronics, Kyungdong Navien, and Gukil at discounted prices at over 410 Lotte Hi-Mart stores nationwide. Customers can purchase electric mat promotional products at up to 14% off and heater promotional products at up to 15% off.

Heating appliances can also be purchased at special prices on the Lotte Hi-Mart online shopping mall. Promotional electric mats from Bokuk Electronics, Kyungdong Navien, and Gluvine are sold at up to 25% discount. Popular heater products from Shinil, Paseco, Hanil, and Winix are also offered at up to 20% off depending on the promotional item.

A Lotte Hi-Mart representative said, “As temperatures have dropped sharply recently, more consumers are purchasing heating products in advance. With the release of various products that offer portability and excellent design for use in diverse spaces such as camping and offices, we expect the demand for heating appliances to increase further.”

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